State of Maharashtra vs Four individuals in Amravati conversion case

Updates

1. News13 Oct 2026

   Insisting on conversion not insult to religious beliefs: Bombay HC

   The accused had sought quashing of the FIR registered against them in Amravati in January and also the chargesheet filed in the case.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Bombay High Court ruled that asking someone to change their religion is not a legal crime.

   Who:

   The State of Maharashtra, four individuals accused of religious conversion, and the Bombay High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Amravati and the Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The court decided that insisting on religious conversion does not qualify as an insult to religious beliefs.

   What it means:

   This ruling clarifies the court's stance on the legality of religious conversion requests in this case.

   Hindustan Times
2. Judgment13 Oct 2026

   Bombay HC quashes Amravati conversion FIR, says faith promotion is not insult

   The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet against four Amravati residents accused of pressuring a couple to convert to Christianity. The court held that urging conversion amounted at most to promoting religion, not insulting another faith.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court cancelled a police case involving an alleged religious conversion.

   Who:

   Four individuals accused of the conversion and the Bombay High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Amravati, Maharashtra, and the Bombay High Court.

   Why:

   The court ruled that promoting one's own faith does not count as insulting another religion.

   What it means:

   The police case against the four individuals is now closed.

   India Today